Strictly my own views. #IamEuropean for #democracy & #humanrights. Otherwise at @CoE, now @social_charter. Previously: @CoE_CPT @CoE_InfoSociety @PompidouGroup
Apr 18, 2020 • 7 tweets • 5 min read
Interesting exposé. #COVID19 has triggered the largest number of derogations from human rights treaties #RCHR etc. But I am very sceptical about the need for or justification of derogations on this occasion. ⤵️
The exceptional circumstances of #COVID19 do not require action outside the #ECHR or the #EuropeanSocialCharter, but to manoeuvre within and apply the provisions of those instruments designed for exceptional situations, like #PublicHealth. Someone should make this point. ⤵️
